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RAPID CITY + BLACK HILLS, SOUTH DAKOTA

May 6, 2014

Sterling and Jessica, I wish you could get married all over again, as your wedding and reception were nothing short of perfection. I cannot thank you enough for asking me to share this time with you, and for letting who you are shine through every last moment. Wishing you many years of the magic that […]

November 5, 2013

Torey and Christina, your wedding day was beyond perfection.  You and your guests made me feel so welcome, and I can’t begin to tell you how very blessed I am to have been a part of your new beginning. Thank you, thank you, thank you. Enjoy a few of my favorites! —js ————————————————————————— What was […]

August 5, 2013

Kenny and Jenny, I wish I could put into words just how beautiful I thought your wedding day was. I’ll never forget how the stress of a very rainy start melted when the two of you saw one another. Spending the day with you and your families was truly a blessing. Thank you for having […]

July 30, 2013

Andrew and Sadie, when you first emailed last year, I couldn’t wait for June to arrive, as I was more than excited to work with you.  The two of you are so genuine and so kind, and I couldn’t be more grateful to have been a part of your wedding day. Thank you, thank you, […]

July 26, 2013

Kelsey and Tyler, even though we hadn’t officially met before your wedding day, I felt in my heart that it would be especially full of love and light and happiness. I was right. 🙂 Thank you so very much for asking me to spend the day with you. I hope you enjoy a few of […]

July 12, 2013

Scott & Annalies, thank you so much for inviting me to spend your wedding day with you and those you love most. I couldn’t have asked for a better group of people to be huddled next to as the storm blew through. 🙂 Wishing you both lots of love and happiness! ———————————————————————- From the Happy […]

July 3, 2013

Tucker and Kelby, thank you so much for being so wonderful to work with, for laughing with each other, and for letting me be a part of your wedding day. I loved every minute, and wish you all the happiness that marriage has to offer. Enjoy a few of my favorites! ———————————————————————- From the Happy […]

August 24, 2012

It’s easy to see that they’re a perfect match. A team, consisting of two players who happen to be crazy about each other.  Neither is first or in charge or more important. I arrived to Aric and Andrea’s wedding in Custer State Park early, and found Aric setting up lawn games and overlooking the finishing […]

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